Seminars

To help everyone learn safely and comfortably, please plan to actively manage your dog throughout teaching sessions.

• Vehicle crating and dog management: Because the seminar takes place on an outdoor training field, dogs must be secured in crates inside their vehicles whenever they are not actively participating in training. Dogs may be brought out when directed or permitted by the instructor, and must remain under handler control on a leash while outside. Handlers are responsible for ensuring their dog has safe ventilation and temperature conditions, access to water, and regular checks while crated. A dog must never be left in a vehicle when heat, cold, or other conditions could make it unsafe. Follow all applicable laws and seminar-site rules.

• Keep dogs at a comfortable distance from people and other dogs. No on-leash greetings or approaching another dog without both handlers’ permission and the instructor’s direction.

• Use secure equipment. Dogs should wear a well-fitted collar or harness and be on a standard leash when outside their crate. Avoid retractable leashes in shared spaces.

• Prevent disruption. If your dog is barking, vocalizing, or having difficulty settling, you may be asked to address the nuisance or move your vehicle.

• Give dogs breaks. Provide water, toileting opportunities, and rest. Bring any food, enrichment, bedding, or other supplies your dog needs to settle.

• Respect other teams’ space. Do not allow dogs to sniff, crowd, or contact people or equipment without permission. Please don’t feed or handle another participant’s dog.

• Follow instructor directions. The instructor may ask you to change locations, increase distance, take a break, or move your dog out of the teaching area.

• Clean up after your dog. Bring waste bags and promptly clean any accidents.